Community Articles

Young adults lead resurgence in church attendance

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Millennials and members of Generation Z are returning to church in growing numbers, and nowhere is that more evident than in the Auburn-Opelika community.Known as the “Quiet Revival” in the United States and the United...

Staying safe in Auburn-Opelika

By Kadie TaylorThe Observer LEE COUNTY — With recent cases of violence locally, many online are expressing their fear and uncertainty in areas where they have long felt safe. Opelika Chief of Police Shane D. Healey is reminding locals of ways to be prepared in an...

Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Team Schedules Smiths Station Info Meeting for Lee County Families

Staff Oct 7 2025 Families in Smiths Station and throughout Lee County will have the chance next week to preview — and be among the first applicants for — the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), the state’s newest specialty public high school. ...
Children Palace

Children Palace

The Opelika Chamber celebrated a ribbon cutting with Children Palace Learning Center, located at 116 Columbus Parkway. Children Palace is now...

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Allen Turner Hyundai of Auburn

Allen Turner Hyundai of Auburn

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce celebrated the groundbreaking of the future home of Allen Turner Hyundai of Auburn, located off Exit 51 near...

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